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"N-nothing! I was just… thinking! Of what words to teach Raven."
'Phew! Please let that excuse pass.'
Raising his eyebrows, Kaiden replied, "If you say so."
"Yeah. He-he." Wanting to change the topic, I asked, "This is the first time I'm seeing your pet. Why didn't I see him before? Was he not staying here?"
"He does, but not always. There are times he wanders around and just comes back after a few weeks or so. He's a free bird so he can do anything he likes."
Raven rubbed his head again on Kaiden's hand. Wanting to touch the bird as well, I held out my hand towards Raven. I made sure not to be aggressive and just touch it on my own accord. If he's fine with me, then he should rub his head on my palm, too, right?
